Astros ride four-run eighth to series-opening win over Tigers
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DETROIT -- The Astros certainly had opportunities on Friday night. Tigers starter Casey Mize was on the ropes in the first inning. Framber Valdez was in control. Hits were sprinkled throughout the lineup, the defense was sharp enough, and Houston was fresh off a power-packed win in the Bronx. What

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